Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:legislation
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Thomas_Jefferson
|
| gptkbp:affects |
American merchants
|
| gptkbp:consequences |
increased tensions with Britain
increased tensions with France |
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
American nationalism
economic independence |
| gptkbp:duration |
15 months
|
| gptkbp:economic_impact |
decline in exports
rise in unemployment |
| gptkbp:effective_date |
December 22, 1807
|
| gptkbp:enacted_by |
gptkb:legislation
impressment of American sailors maritime conflicts |
| gptkbp:governing_body |
part of Jefferson's foreign policy
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
early 19th century America
|
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
impact on American economy
effectiveness of the law justification of the law |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
shaped U. S. foreign policy
influenced public opinion on government intervention demonstrated limitations of American diplomacy highlighted the importance of maritime trade highlighted vulnerabilities of U. S. economy influenced the development of U. S. Navy led to increased domestic manufacturing prompted discussions on trade rights reflected tensions in international relations set precedent for future embargoes |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
led to the War of 1812
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Embargo Act of 1807
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Napoleonic_Wars
British blockades French decrees |
| gptkbp:is_affected_by |
gptkb:New_England
Southern states |
| gptkbp:is_aimed_at |
gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:tree |
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced future trade policies
seen as a failure |
| gptkbp:legislation |
gptkb:Trade_Act_of_1810
gptkb:Macon's_Bill_No._2 |
| gptkbp:president |
gptkb:military_unit
|
| gptkbp:public_perception |
widespread opposition
smuggling increase |
| gptkbp:purpose |
to restrict trade with foreign nations
|
| gptkbp:regulatory_compliance |
difficult to enforce
|
| gptkbp:repealed_by |
gptkb:Non-Intercourse_Act_of_1809
|
| gptkbp:replaced_by |
Non-Intercourse Act
|
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
economic hardship in the United States
|
| gptkbp:signed_by |
gptkb:Thomas_Jefferson
|